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Multiple Choice
A metal (M) forms an oxide with the formula M2O. Identify the metal if the oxide is 16.99% O by mass.
A
Potassium (K)
B
Lithium (Li)
C
Sodium (Na)
D
Rubidium (Rb)
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Calculate the molar mass of the oxide M2O. Assume the molar mass of oxygen (O) is approximately 16 g/mol.
Let the molar mass of the metal M be represented as 'x'. The molar mass of M2O is then 2x + 16 g/mol.
Use the given percentage by mass of oxygen in the oxide to set up the equation: (16 / (2x + 16)) * 100 = 16.99.
Solve the equation for 'x' to find the molar mass of the metal M.
Compare the calculated molar mass of the metal M with the molar masses of the given options (Potassium, Lithium, Sodium, Rubidium) to identify the metal.